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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 768 p4p, 22 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 1122 p4p, 37 weight class). Happy Forclit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Forclit.
Abbott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Forclit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbott throws a shot from downtown. Forclit moves away and avoids it.
Forclit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forclit just misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Forclit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abbott throws a leg kick that misses.
Forclit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Forclit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Forclit trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbott is on top in guard.
Forclit wants to get back to his feet but Abbott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abbott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Forclit's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott stops Forclit from standing up.
Forclit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott passes Forclit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forclit's head.
Forclit is trying to stand up here but Abbott is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abbott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forclit defending well though.
Abbott winds up and cracks Forclit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Forclit wants to get back to his feet.
Forclit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbott.
Abbott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forclit defending well though.
Forclit pushes Abbott off looking to stand but Abbott dives back in and keeps control.
Abbott trying to control the pace.
Abbott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is looking to escape.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Abbott there.
Abbott is nestled in close to Forclit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Forclit is trying to stand.
Abbott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Forclit is looking to escape.
Forclit moves into full guard.
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forclit is keeping the position for now.
Forclit is looking to stand up but Abbott isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Abbott throwing strikes from guard but Forclit blocks nicely.
Forclit keeping full guard, as Abbott tries to pass.
Abbott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Forclit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abbott is controlling him.
Forclit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abbott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abbott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forclit throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Forclit is looking to stand up but Abbott isn't so interested in that idea.
Forclit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forclit wants to stand up but Abbott is controlling him.
Forclit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forclit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Forclit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Abbott.
Forclit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abbott is able to avoid easily.
Abbott feints and then cracks Forclit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Forclit down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abbott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Abbott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbott tries to score with a low kick but Forclit moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Forclit finds it's way through Abbott's defenses.
Abbott moves out of range as Forclit strikes.
Abbott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forclit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abbott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abbott misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Abbott.
Abbott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Forclit feints and then cracks Abbott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abbott down.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forclit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbott misses the jab.
Abbott connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forclit scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott throws a right hand that misses
and Forclit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott throws a lazy body kick
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forclit moves away.
Abbott lands a nice hook to Forclit's body. Forclit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Forclit.
Abbott thuds his right hand into Forclit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Happy Forclit is winning the standup battle so far.
Forclit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abbott to score with a decent uppercut.
Abbott throws an off balance right hand
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott moves away from the strike by Forclit.
Forclit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott misses with a leg kick
and Forclit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abbott throws a leg kick which misses Forclit's front leg but catches the back leg as Forclit tries to avoid it.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abbott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Abbott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abbott gets back to half guard.
Brenden Abbott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Forclit is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott trying to hold on to Forclit's head to control him but Forclit postures up.
Forclit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Forclit is nestled in close to Abbott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Forclit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forclit is keen to just control but Abbott is a slippery customer.
Forclit is nestled in close to Abbott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abbott is concentrating on defense, preventing Forclit from advancing position.
Abbott is staying active underneath Forclit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit winds up and cracks Abbott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Forclit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Forclit prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Forclit wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Abbott tries to roll over but Forclit keeps him under control.
Forclit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abbott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Forclit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Forclit blocks the strikes from Abbott.
Abbott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Forclit jumps into side control!
Forclit landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit grinds an elbow into Abbott's temple.
Abbott takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abbott is rocked!
Forclit lands an elbow.
Abbott is still in real trouble! Can Forclit finish him?
Forclit scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Abbott is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Forclit can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Forclit!
An out of breath Happy Forclit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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